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Students, Advocates and Counselors Battle Legislation Targeting LGBTQ Rights in Classrooms

By | March 20, 2023 |

A group of high schoolers stand together, one holding a trans pride flag up in the air and a megaphone linked to their belt, another has a pride flat wrapped around their back with phrases such as "Love is Love" printed in white letters.

New bills complicate existing protections for school employees and LGBTQ students. Here is what folks are doing to respond.

Kansas Lawmakers Unveil Bill to Incentivize Private Education with Public Funds

By | February 7, 2023 |

Kansas state Rep. Kristey Williams, a Republican from Augusta.

A new Kansas education bill would funnel money into unregulated, unaccredited private schools, with lawmakers saying the legislation would protect parental authority.

Missouri Lawmakers Reconvene Focused on Sports Betting, Teacher Pay, Initiative Petitions

By | January 4, 2023 |

The Missouri House chamber during the 2022 legislative session.

For a vocal slice of Missouri’s population, sports wagering is the most important item on the agenda as lawmakers begin their annual session.

Another Symptom of Missouri Teacher Shortage: 4-day School Weeks

By | December 20, 2022 |

Independence School District became the largest in the state last week to switch to an abbreviated school week in an attempt to improve teacher retention.